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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 07:58 AM
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if i remove all seats except for the driver seat. how much lighter am i looking at?

i want to remove both airbags when i get racing seats with harnesses.
if i remove all the ac components, how much weight lose am i looking at? i know if i remove the ac compressor i'll accelerate faster, which is the main point. any other weight redux ideas? i want to remain stock on the outside with my fog lights haha, so no carbon fiber ideas.

light weightwheels
smaller and lighter pulleys
remove stereo components
remove air bags
remove all unnecessary seats
replace driver seat with a lighter racing seat
remove all seatbelts
remove unnecessary panels and consoles
smaller gas tank
plexiglass windows

remover spare tire and jack
 
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 08:00 AM
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i would consider doing some hardcore performance upgrades before i strip the whole car....but thats just me
 
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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why is that? i mean it's not going to cost anything except for my time. and i know it's just your opinion.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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why no carbon fiber ideas carbon fibor can be painted
 
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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make sure you get tires to grip better...you can also remove the wiper fluid container,dash,any useless gauges,and other misc crap
 
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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you can completely strip down the inside of the car to lose some weight, but losing some weight still isnt gonna get you goin all that much faster.....you might be able to knock off a max of 300lbs with what you listed
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 02:20 AM
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http://www.neonrick.com/reardorr_howto.htmlsome otherweight reductionstuff.

 
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